Cyclone kills 14 in India, Bangladesh leaving trail of destruction
"We are facing greater damage and devastation than the COVID-19," says West Bengal chief minister
Bangladesh moves Rohingya to island shelters as huge cyclone nears
The eastern edge of the storm is expected to batter Bhasan Char island, where 306 Rohingya were sent this month after being rescued from boats
Iraq's stalled domestic violence bill may be revived by new government
Renewed calls for legislation to protect victims could stand a chance under Kadhimi’s government
Zimbabwe tenders for 500MW solar power plants in renewable energy drive
Zimbabwe has endured long power cuts after a drought reduced dam levels at its hydro plant, while ageing thermal stations constantly break down
Energy dispute deepens between Mexico and foreign allies
The European Union and Canada sent letters raising concerns about new rules suspending the operation of new renewable energy plants in Mexico
U.S. online marriages feared providing cover for child brides
Online applications for marriage licenses could make coercion harder to spot and proof of age easier to falsify
Afghan accused of mutilating wife after she asks for divorce
Coronavirus lockdowns have led to a significant uptick in calls to domestic violence hotlines worldwide
Coronavirus to exacerbate gender pay gap - German study
Women are cutting down on work hours in order to look after their children during the pandemic
Women's sport must not bear brunt of COVID-19 cutbacks: Steggall
Female players risk taking the brunt of coronavirus-linked cuts due to discrimination, warned Australian Olympic star Zali Steggall
Pakistan readies for second battle against crop-devouring locusts
Agricultural losses could run into the billions if the pests are not controlled, authorities warn